Pizza Hut Indonesia Partners with TUKR to Implement Sustainability Initiative on Food Production Waste Management
Pizza Hut Indonesia collaborates with TUKR as part of its commitment to proper management of food production waste for sustainability, environmental preservation, and public health.
From June 2024 to May 2025, through its partnership with TUKR, more than 200 PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) locations have participated in collecting 31 tons of used cooking oil to be processed into biofuel.
Since June 2025, Pizza Hut Indonesia has implemented the 'MENYALA with TUKR' program and encouraged employee participation in collecting used cooking oil.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, the license holder of Pizza Hut in Indonesia and operator of the largest pizza restaurant network in the country, reinforces its commitment to sustainability by announcing a collaboration with TUKR in managing food production waste across PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) outlets nationwide. TUKR is an Indonesian company in the renewable energy sector, particularly biofuel, and a leading company in Indonesia in collecting used cooking oil as one of the main raw materials for biofuel. Through this partnership, used cooking oil from 276 PHD outlets in Indonesia is collected and managed by TUKR to support global efforts in reducing carbon emissions and environmental pollution.
Sr. Manager Corporate Social Responsibility, Nurdrajat Sumadyana, stated that Pizza Hut consistently applies sustainability principles. "Within our 'Pizza Hut Peduli 8P' program, we apply sustainability principles through eight pillars, including 'Food Waste and Packaging Box Management' and 'Energy Saving and Renewable Energy Transition'. Our collaboration with TUKR aligns with and is a realization of our deepening commitment to these two pillars. Therefore, even though Pizza Hut's business activities are not directly related to environmentally impactful operations, the company remains committed to playing a role in environmental protection and conservation," said Nurdrajat.
Nurdrajat mentioned that since June 2024, Pizza Hut has implemented a used cooking oil collection program through its partnership with TUKR, an Indonesian company operating in the collection of UCO (used cooking oil). "Waste oil from Pizza Hut's production and business processes is collected by TUKR to supply more environmentally friendly biofuel production, compared to fossil fuels. Over 70% of PHD outlets nationwide have participated, and going forward, all our business locations will join in collecting used cooking oil," he said.
This step, Nurdrajat continued, also aligns with the company's commitment to maintaining the quality of food and beverages served to consumers. "For example, with cooking oil, we implement regular oil change procedures to maintain its clarity and quality. On the other hand, we ensure that the used cooking oil can still be utilized without harming the environment," he added.
Head of Brand & Partnership at TUKR, Adhi Putra Tawakal, said that the collaboration with Pizza Hut in used cooking oil processing aims to make a positive impact on the environment and society. "We are grateful to be part of this sustainability initiative by Pizza Hut, and we hope more companies and individuals will share the same motivation and movement to make Indonesia and the world better and healthier," he said.
According to TUKR's report from June 6, 2024, to May 31, 2025, 200 PHD locations have participated in the used cooking oil collection program, with a total of more than 31 tons or 31,000 kg collected. Thus, Pizza Hut has helped prevent approximately 102,827 kg of carbon emissions[1], protected the cleanliness of up to 31 billion litres of clean water[2], and protected the health of more than 31,000 community members[3].
Adhi added, "One of TUKR's missions is to popularize the collection of used cooking oil at the household level. With that mission, at the beginning of 2025, TUKR launched the 'MENYALA (Mengelola Minyak Jelantah/Managing Used Cooking Oil) with TUKR' program, where we engage individuals from companies, communities, or organizations to properly collect used cooking oil from their households. In the 'MENYALA with TUKR' program, each individual is provided with a 1-litre jerry can to safely store their used cooking oil before handing it over to TUKR to be processed into biofuel."
As proof of its commitment to sustainability, Pizza Hut Indonesia has also implemented 'MENYALA with TUKR' at its Restaurant Support Center or headquarters since June 2025, coinciding with World Environment Day on June 5, 2025. No fewer than 275 employees enthusiastically participated. At the initial collection on June 3, 2025, more than 170 liters of used cooking oil were successfully collected by Pizza Hut employees. This achievement reflects the awareness and support of Pizza Hut employees toward the company's environmental sustainability initiatives. The 'MENYALA with TUKR' program will continue at Pizza Hut as part of a long-term initiative.
[1] Every 1 kg of biofuel produced from used cooking oil can reduce carbon emissions by up to 3,317 kg.
[2] A study in the European Union shows that every 1 litre of oil can pollute up to 1 million litres of water. Oil that is not dissolved in water will create a thin film on the surface of the water that disrupts the circulation of oxygen needed by the water to maintain its purity. By collecting 31,000 kg of used cooking oil and preventing it from being discharged into the water, Pizza Hut and TUKR help maintain the purity of up to 31 billion litres of water.
[3] The 2021 BPS SUSENAS survey showed that, on average, Indonesians consume 1 litre of cooking oil per person per month. By collecting 31,000 kg of used cooking oil and preventing its illegal circulation in the community as bulk oil that can be reused, Pizza Hut and TUKR help maintain the health of 31,000 members of the community, or even more.
About Pizza HutPT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, commonly known as Pizza Hut Indonesia, is a subsidiary of PT Sriboga Raturaya. Established in 1984, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk became the first pizza company in Indonesia. It was successfully listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018. Named Favorite Halal Brand by LPPOM MUI in 2023, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk presents this iconic Italian dish through various brands, including Pizza Hut Indonesia, Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD), and Ristorante. Over the past four decades, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk has #SharedTogether, growing from a single outlet at Djakarta Theater in 1984 to more than 591 outlets across 36 provinces nationwide. PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk is committed to growing with the community through the CSR program Pizza Hut Peduli 8P: Farmers & MSMEs, Women Empowerment, People with Disabilities, Red Cross & Orphanages, Energy Saving & Renewable Energy Transition, Food Waste & Packaging Management, Child Nutrition Improvement, and Employee Prioritization.
About TUKRTUKR (pronounced: too-ker) is an Indonesian company operating in the renewable energy sector, particularly biofuel. Through a self-developed operational network, TUKR collects used cooking oil from various sources as a global-level raw material for biofuel production. In its efforts, TUKR collaborates with and provides solutions to food factories, restaurant chains, hotels, MSMEs, communities, and households in managing their used cooking oil waste wisely and properly, avoiding environmental pollution and serving as a source of low-emission energy. TUKR's operations and services span dozens of provinces, mainly in Western and Central Indonesia, and have been utilized by over 9,000 businesses, organizations, and communities. All TUKR business activities and collected used oil are ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certified. More information about TUKR is available on the official website: https://www.tukr.co.id
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/pizza-hut-indonesia-partners-with-tukr-to-implement-sustainability-initiative-on-food-production-waste-management-302477541.html
SOURCE TUKR
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
San Francisco Chronicle
40 minutes ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Unrest in the Middle East threatens to send some prices higher
Israel's attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold surged and the dollar rose as markets retreated, signaling a flight to investments perceived as more safe. After years of sky-high inflation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become increasingly leery about the economy this year due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, though the impact so far has been muted. The latest escalation in the Middle East has the potential to cause widespread price increases that could set consumers back again. Here's a look at some of the sectors that could face an outsized impact from the escalation in the Middle East, and what that might mean for consumers. Energy Oil prices surged Friday to their biggest gain since the onset of Russia's war on Ukraine began more than three years ago. If or when Israel's attack on Iran could impact gas prices, which have been in decline for nearly a year, isn't entirely clear. Iran is one of the world's major producers of oil, though sanctions by Western countries have limited its sales. If a wider war erupts, it could significantly slow or stop the flow of Iran's oil to its customers. Energy prices have been held in check this year because production has remained relatively high, and demand for it low. A widening conflict could tilt that balance. 'The loss of this export supply would wipe out the surplus that was expected in the fourth quarter of this year,' analysts for ING wrote in a note to clients. In the past, conflicts in the Middle East have sent energy price soaring for extended periods but in recent years, because of the huge supply of oil, those spikes have been more fleeting. Earlier this month, the countries in the OPEC+ alliance decided to increase production again, which often pushes crude prices down. They hit a four-year low in early May. That usually means cheaper gas, of which there is currently a surplus. According to the auto club organization AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. on Friday was $3.13 per gallon, down from $3.46 a year ago. Shipping Shipping costs were already on the rise for a number of reasons. Cargo is being rerouted around the Red Sea where the U.S. began conducting air strikes on Yemen's Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels who were attacking ships on what is a vital global trade route. And this year, companies have scrambled to import as many goods as possible before Trump's tariffs kicked in, pushing demand, and prices to ship, higher. The Baltic Dry Index, a key indicator of dry bulk shipping demand that tacks the movement of coal, iron ore, grains and more, is hitting eight-month highs. The window for companies seeking to ship goods before the year's end is coming to a close this month. A widening conflict in the Middle East would only drive prices higher as those companies jostle to get goods from overseas as geopolitical tensions in the region rise. Shares of ocean shipping companies like Teekay and Frontline rose sharply following Israel's attack. Consumer goods Higher energy prices can lead to elevated costs for a wide range of products because just about everything is made and transported using oil or natural gas. Government data this week revealed that Trump's tariffs have yet to cause a broader rise in inflation. Still, many companies have announced price hikes due to the tariffs. Walmart has already raised prices on some goods and said it will do so again as the back-to-school shopping season begins. J.M. Smucker, largely due to the impact of tariffs on coffee from Brazil and Vietnam, said it's also raised prices and will do so again. Combined with the higher shipping and production costs that could result from the escalated Middle East conflict, prices will almost certainly rise further, analysts say. 'Inventory buffers may have allowed firms to put off decisions about raising prices, but that won't be the case for much longer,' the ING analysts said. 'We expect to see bigger spikes in the month-on-month inflation figures through the summer,' they added, noting that The Fed's recent Beige Book cited widespread reports of aggressive price hikes already in the pipeline. Federal Reserve Federal Reserve officials meet next week to make their next interest rate decision, and the vast majority of economists still think the U.S. central bank will leave its benchmark rate where it is for the fourth straight time. The Fed has been juggling its dual mandate of supporting the labor market while keeping inflation at bay. That goal may become increasingly difficult to achieve if prices for gas, food and other essential rise due to the Israel-Iran conflict. If prices go up, Fed officials may be inclined to raise its benchmark rate, raising borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. That could lead to businesses to cut jobs, particularly in the high-growth tech sector, and force Americans to pull back on spending, which drives more than 70% of economic activity in the U.S. Travel Perhaps contrary to conventional wisdom, one cascading effect of the heightened Middle East tension may be that the cost of traveling, even if fuel prices rise, will come down. Airlines have been downgrading their travel forecasts as businesses and families tighten their travel budgets in anticipation of tariff-related price hikes. Several major air disasters also have made some wary of getting on a plane. Most major U.S. airlines have said they plan to reduce their scheduled domestic flights this summer, citing an ebb in economy passengers booking leisure trips. Last month, Bank of America reported that its credit card customers were spending less on flights and lodging. And because of the Trump tariff wars, the dollar has fallen almost 10% this year when measured against a basket of foreign currencies, making it more expensive for Americans to travel abroad due to unfavorable exchange rates.
Yahoo
41 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Unrest in the Middle East threatens to send some prices higher
Israel's attack on Iran Friday has catapulted their long-running conflict into what could become a wider, more dangerous regional war and potentially drive prices higher for both businesses and households. Oil and gold surged and the dollar rose as markets retreated, signaling a flight to investments perceived as more safe. After years of sky-high inflation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans have become increasingly leery about the economy this year due to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, though the impact so far has been muted. The latest escalation in the Middle East has the potential to cause widespread price increases that could set consumers back again. Here's a look at some of the sectors that could face an outsized impact from the escalation in the Middle East, and what that might mean for consumers. Energy Oil prices surged Friday to their biggest gain since the onset of Russia's war on Ukraine began more than three years ago. If or when Israel's attack on Iran could impact gas prices, which have been in decline for nearly a year, isn't entirely clear. Iran is one of the world's major producers of oil, though sanctions by Western countries have limited its sales. If a wider war erupts, it could significantly slow or stop the flow of Iran's oil to its customers. Energy prices have been held in check this year because production has remained relatively high, and demand for it low. A widening conflict could tilt that balance. 'The loss of this export supply would wipe out the surplus that was expected in the fourth quarter of this year,' analysts for ING wrote in a note to clients. In the past, conflicts in the Middle East have sent energy price soaring for extended periods but in recent years, because of the huge supply of oil, those spikes have been more fleeting. Earlier this month, the countries in the OPEC+ alliance decided to increase production again, which often pushes crude prices down. They hit a four-year low in early May. That usually means cheaper gas, of which there is currently a surplus. According to the auto club organization AAA, the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. on Friday was $3.13 per gallon, down from $3.46 a year ago. Shipping Shipping costs were already on the rise for a number of reasons. Cargo is being rerouted around the Red Sea where the U.S. began conducting air strikes on Yemen's Houthis, the Iran-backed rebels who were attacking ships on what is a vital global trade route. And this year, companies have scrambled to import as many goods as possible before Trump's tariffs kicked in, pushing demand, and prices to ship, higher. The Baltic Dry Index, a key indicator of dry bulk shipping demand that tacks the movement of coal, iron ore, grains and more, is hitting eight-month highs. The window for companies seeking to ship goods before the year's end is coming to a close this month. A widening conflict in the Middle East would only drive prices higher as those companies jostle to get goods from overseas as geopolitical tensions in the region rise. Shares of ocean shipping companies like Teekay and Frontline rose sharply following Israel's attack. Consumer goods Higher energy prices can lead to elevated costs for a wide range of products because just about everything is made and transported using oil or natural gas. Government data this week revealed that Trump's tariffs have yet to cause a broader rise in inflation. Still, many companies have announced price hikes due to the tariffs. Walmart has already raised prices on some goods and said it will do so again as the back-to-school shopping season begins. J.M. Smucker, largely due to the impact of tariffs on coffee from Brazil and Vietnam, said it's also raised prices and will do so again. Combined with the higher shipping and production costs that could result from the escalated Middle East conflict, prices will almost certainly rise further, analysts say. 'Inventory buffers may have allowed firms to put off decisions about raising prices, but that won't be the case for much longer,' the ING analysts said. 'We expect to see bigger spikes in the month-on-month inflation figures through the summer,' they added, noting that The Fed's recent Beige Book cited widespread reports of aggressive price hikes already in the pipeline. Federal Reserve Federal Reserve officials meet next week to make their next interest rate decision, and the vast majority of economists still think the U.S. central bank will leave its benchmark rate where it is for the fourth straight time. The Fed has been juggling its dual mandate of supporting the labor market while keeping inflation at bay. That goal may become increasingly difficult to achieve if prices for gas, food and other essential rise due to the Israel-Iran conflict. If prices go up, Fed officials may be inclined to raise its benchmark rate, raising borrowing costs for businesses and consumers. That could lead to businesses to cut jobs, particularly in the high-growth tech sector, and force Americans to pull back on spending, which drives more than 70% of economic activity in the U.S. Shares of tech companies and retailers were among the biggest decliners Friday. Travel Perhaps contrary to conventional wisdom, one cascading effect of the heightened Middle East tension may be that the cost of traveling, even if fuel prices rise, will come down. Airlines have been downgrading their travel forecasts as businesses and families tighten their travel budgets in anticipation of tariff-related price hikes. Several major air disasters also have made some wary of getting on a plane. Most major U.S. airlines have said they plan to reduce their scheduled domestic flights this summer, citing an ebb in economy passengers booking leisure trips. Last month, Bank of America reported that its credit card customers were spending less on flights and lodging. And because of the Trump tariff wars, the dollar has fallen almost 10% this year when measured against a basket of foreign currencies, making it more expensive for Americans to travel abroad due to unfavorable exchange rates. On Friday, shares of major U.S. airlines were in sharp retreat.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Indonesia aims to seal EU free trade agreement in 2026, official says
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Indonesia aims to seal a free trade agreement with the European Union in 2026, Indonesian trade ministry official Djatmiko Bris Witjaksono said on Friday, after the two sides completed their latest round of negotiations. Indonesia and the EU have been in discussions on the agreement for about nine years, and are aiming to sign and ratify it by next year, Djatmiko told reporters, adding it could come into effect by late 2026 or early 2027. The EU has committed to provide market access to priority Indonesian products such as palm oil, textiles, footwear and seafood, Djatmiko said. Indonesia and the EU have previously clashed on tougher EU trade rules for products with potential links to deforestation, which could have an impact on shipments of Indonesian palm oil. In turn, Indonesia has also pledged to increase market access for agricultural and manufactured goods from the EU, Djatmiko said. EU ambassador to Indonesia Denis Chaibi said negotiations are ongoing and "substance will determine timing." The main benefits of the free trade deal for Indonesia include increased foreign direct investment from the EU in sectors like renewables, semiconductors, and mineral derivatives, a presentation slide presented by Djatmiko showed. The deal could increase exports by 5.4%, according to an internal benefit analysis, but senior economic minister Airlangga Hartarto said this was a conservative estimate and he targets a 50% increase in three years. In 2024, the EU invested $1.1 billion in Indonesia, a drop of more than 50% from the previous year. Indonesia's exports to the EU last year were worth $17.3 billion, while imports from the EU were worth $12.8 billion, Indonesian government data showed.
